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Scar Trek Relay Team

Aired September 13, 2003 - 08:36   ET

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DR. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN CORRESPONDENT: An inspiration story about an incredible group of guys who may motivate all of us to do a better job of feeling fit.
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GUPTA (voice-over): John Law passes the band.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Way to go, John, buddy.

GUPTA: Catches his breath and gives thanks that this year he's able to run. He's the oldest member of a unique relay team called Scar Trek.

KIRK ROSE, PARTICIPANT: On this team there are 12 guys and 13 open heart strategies and one M.S. and one epilepsy.

GUPTA: They're running 200 miles and they want to prove that there's life after open heart surgery. The American Heart Association agrees moderate exercise is good for your heart. So while you may not be running marathons, check with your doctor about the best fitness regimen for you.

For Feeling Fit, I'm Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

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Aired September 13, 2003 - 08:36   ET
THIS IS A RUSH TRANSCRIPT. THIS COPY MAY NOT BE IN ITS FINAL FORM AND MAY BE UPDATED.
DR. SANJAY GUPTA, CNN CORRESPONDENT: An inspiration story about an incredible group of guys who may motivate all of us to do a better job of feeling fit.
(BEGIN VIDEOTAPE)

GUPTA (voice-over): John Law passes the band.

UNIDENTIFIED MALE: Way to go, John, buddy.

GUPTA: Catches his breath and gives thanks that this year he's able to run. He's the oldest member of a unique relay team called Scar Trek.

KIRK ROSE, PARTICIPANT: On this team there are 12 guys and 13 open heart strategies and one M.S. and one epilepsy.

GUPTA: They're running 200 miles and they want to prove that there's life after open heart surgery. The American Heart Association agrees moderate exercise is good for your heart. So while you may not be running marathons, check with your doctor about the best fitness regimen for you.

For Feeling Fit, I'm Dr. Sanjay Gupta.

(END VIDEOTAPE)

TO ORDER A VIDEO OF THIS TRANSCRIPT, PLEASE CALL 800-CNN-NEWS OR USE OUR SECURE ONLINE ORDER FORM LOCATED AT www.fdch.com